The dynamics of the industry are reflected in numerous events. Special presentations, awards ceremonies and lectures take place in many facets. Exhibitors and visitors benefit from the insights of the experts. Set your company up for the future.
Ambiente Trends 26+
The Ambiente Trends 26+ translate societal developments into tangible product and design trends, making them accessible to the consumer goods industry. Curated by the Stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano, they provide practical guidance, valuable impulses for product development and assortment planning, as well as inspiring spaces with high experiential value.
Key topics
Design
Each year, Ambiente honours an up-and-coming design talent as the Ambiente Designer of the Year. Katty Schiebeck is one of the most innovative voices in contemporary interior architecture – known for her clear design language, refined sense of atmosphere and uncompromising commitment to quality.
In addition, Ambiente fosters creative exchange through its Designer Community – offering a dedicated space for in-depth dialogue between designers, exhibitors and visitors, supported by a tailored programme.
25 Years of Talents
Spotlighting on new Design Talents – for 25 Years! To mark the 25th anniversary of the Talents programme, a curated special exhibition will present both former and up-and-coming designers from the field of interior design. The exhibition invites visitors on a journey through 25 years of Talents – a celebration of creative paths, past visions and fresh inspiration for the future.
Kitchen Show: Spot on kitchen essentials
With the Kitchen Show, Ambiente introduces a new highlight in the Kitchen & Houseware segment: Every day of the fair, exciting culinary acts take the stage in spectacular live cooking shows – both in person and via online stream.
At the table with nature
An immersive exhibition is being created through a collaboration between the Healthy Materials Lab EU and interior designer Silke Remmel, placing full focus on the ingredients that make up building materials – and linking them to human and planetary health.
A richly set table invites visitors to explore the botanical and mineral diversity that nature offers us.
Interior Looks
Since 2025, the new Interior Looks area in Hall 3.1 has been expanding the Living section of Ambiente with a high-calibre interior design offering specifically for furniture and lighting manufacturers.
Academies at Ambiente
Take a look into the future at the individual academies at Ambiente: at lectures by renowned experts on the development of the consumer goods industry, international trends in hospitality and many other exciting topics.
Awards
Hessian State Prize for German Arts and Crafts (Hessischer Staatspreis)
The Hessian State Prize for German Arts and Crafts is one of the most prestigious awards for craftspeople in Germany. To accompany the award ceremony, Ambiente presents an exhibition showcasing the winning works.
